François-Xavier Castille, previously Arval International managing director (MD), has been appointed Arval deputy chief executive officer and Europe and Latin America MD.

Former Arval Italy general manager, Stefan Majtán, becomes Arval International MD.

Both Castille and Majtán will report to Alain Van Groenendael, Arval chairman and CEO.

Castille joined Arval in 2000, becoming general manager for the company in Portugal, Spain and then France. In 2018, he was appointed MD International.

In May 2022, he became Arval Europe and Latin America MD. He is a member of the Arval Executive Committee.

Majtán joined Arval in 2003 developing and creating Arval entities in Central and Eastern Europe. From 2011 to 2019, he was head of the central Europe Region of Arval. In July 2019, he was appointed general manager of Arval Italy.

In June 2022, he became Arval International MD, supervising Arval countries – except for France, Italy, UK and Spain and Latin American countries. He is a new member of the Arval Executive Committee.

Bart Beckers has also been appointed Arval deputy CEO and chief commercial officer (CCO).

Groenendael said: “With their long and successful experience within Arval, I am confident that François-Xavier and Stefan will continue to actively support our countries across our Arval Beyond journey.

“In his new role as deputy CEO and chief commercial officer, I am also happy to count on Bart’s extended knowledge of our business and industry.

“In this rapidly changing environment, I’m convinced that people’s expertise and commitment are crucial to our continued growth and meeting our ambition to be the leader in sustainable mobility.”

UFODrive appoints new CFO

UFODrive has appointed Martin Doran as its new CFO.

In his new role, he will be responsible for financial management of UFODrive’s expansion into the US market, and further expansion into Europe and the United Kingdom.

The company said Doran will also be essential in helping cement its Software as a Service (SaaS) product as the ‘all-in-one solution’ for fleet managers looking to electrify their fleet.

He brings more than 20 years of experience in the financial management of companies in technology markets.

Previously, Doran was interim CFO and principal accounting officer for Vaxxinity - which culminated into an initial public offering (IPO) on the NASDAQ in November 2021.

Aidan McClean, CEO and founder of UFODrive, said: “Martin Doran brings a wealth of financial management experience – from navigating large-scale deals to establishing the micro systems that allow a growing company to live and succeed within its means.

“Martin’s appointment underscores our commitment to not just being a visionary company with ever-growing ambition, but also to stay a well-managed, profitable organisation that will provide value for shareholders and stakeholders alike.

"Our aim is nothing less than becoming the primary global all-electric car hire company, and the first choice for any fleet manager with EVs. There’s no doubt that Martin will be a great asset in achieving this aim.”

Leasing Options expands sales team

Leasing Options has appointed Pete White as its new director of online sales.

White will be responsible for managing the sales team and tasked with growing and optimising its network of sales channels.

Most recently, White worked for the RRG Group on their Toyota brands. He also spent 12 years in various roles with the British Army, part of which was training new recruits at Pirbright Army Training Centre.

Mike Thompson, chief operating officer at Leasing Options, said: “Leasing Options is at an important and critical point in its history as we are rapidly growing. It’s important that we get the internal structure in place to help nurture the incredible talent we have within the team, while also looking to extend our family further.

“Pete has a real passion for developing talent and growing it within teams which is something we really want to focus on. He will work closely with the senior management team and support us on developing our processes and help us achieve our ambitious plans.”